Cabinet structure and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cabinet structure and a laundry treating apparatus, the cabinet structure including a cabinet and a water pipe provided in the cabinet, at least a portion of the water pipe being integrally formed with the cabinet. The cabinet structure can optimize a layout space in the cabinet, thereby facilitating an increase in a volume of a drum.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, specifically to a box structure and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, clothing processing equipment includes a box, and a cylinder is installed inside the box. Currently, the space inside the box is limited, which restricts the volume of the cylinder. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a box structure that optimizes the arrangement space inside the box, thereby increasing the volume of the cylinder.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a box structure, including a box and a water pipe disposed inside the box, wherein at least a portion of the water pipe is integrally formed with the box.

[0005] Through the above technical solution, in the box structure provided in this disclosure, by integrally molding at least a portion of the water pipe with the box, the connection between this portion of the water pipe integrally molded with the box and the box can be eliminated. Compared with connecting this portion of the water pipe to the box through a fixed structure, the above arrangement eliminates the need for setting up such a fixed structure and also eliminates the step of arranging a gap between this portion of the water pipe and the box. As a result, the arrangement space inside the box can be optimized. Given a fixed arrangement space inside the box, the above arrangement provides more arrangement space for the cylinder, thereby increasing the volume of the cylinder.

[0006] In some possible implementations, the water pipe includes a first inlet pipe for connecting the water inlet valve and the feeding box of the garment processing equipment, and the first inlet pipe is integrally formed with the housing. This eliminates the need for a direct connection between the first inlet pipe and the housing, making the integral forming of the first inlet pipe and the housing easier to achieve.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the housing includes a first side plate and a second side plate disposed opposite to each other. The housing also includes a mounting portion for installing a water inlet valve. The first side plate is positioned closer to the mounting portion than the second side plate, and the first water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the first side plate. Therefore, on the one hand, it facilitates the connection between the first water inlet pipe and the water inlet valve; on the other hand, compared to integrally forming the first water inlet pipe with the second side plate, this arrangement can shorten the length of the first water inlet pipe, facilitating water flow and reducing the space occupied by the first water inlet pipe.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the first water inlet pipe includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section. The first pipe section extends along the front-rear direction of the housing and is used to communicate with the water inlet valve; the second pipe section extends along the vertical direction of the housing and is used to communicate with the feeding box. This arrangement facilitates communication between the first pipe section and the water inlet valve, facilitates water flow through the first pipe section, and facilitates connecting the second pipe section between the feeding box and the first pipe section.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the water pipe includes a second inlet pipe and a third inlet pipe, the second inlet pipe being used to connect between the feeding box and the first cylinder of the garment processing equipment, and the third inlet pipe being used to connect between the feeding box and the second cylinder of the garment processing equipment. At least a portion of the second water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the housing, and / or at least a portion of the third water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the housing. This allows for further optimization of the layout space within the housing.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the water pipe further includes a fourth inlet pipe for connecting the feed box of the garment processing equipment and the third cylinder, with at least a portion of the third inlet pipe integrally formed with the housing. This further optimizes the layout space within the housing.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the second, third, and fourth water inlet pipes each include a cylindrical connecting pipe and a material box connecting pipe, wherein the material box connecting pipe is integrally formed with the box body. This facilitates the integral forming of the material box connecting pipe and the box body.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the material box connecting pipe includes a riser, the box body includes a first side plate and a second side plate disposed opposite to each other, the risers of the second water inlet pipe and the fourth water inlet pipe are integrally formed with the first side plate, and the riser of the third water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the second side plate. This allows for a reasonable arrangement of the various risers.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the feed box connecting pipes of both the third and fourth water inlet pipes include extension pipes. These extension pipes extend in a front-to-back direction and connect between the riser and the cylinder connecting pipe. The extension pipes are integrally formed with the first or second side plate on the same side. Thus, the extension pipes can achieve rear-side water inlet for the second or third cylinder while being integrally formed with the corresponding first or second side plate.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the feed box connecting pipe of the third water inlet pipe includes a horizontal pipe that extends along the left-right direction of the box and is used to communicate with the feed box. The box includes a bottom plate, and the horizontal pipe is integrally formed with the bottom plate. Thus, the arrangement space of the box can be optimized by utilizing the connection between the horizontal pipe and the bottom plate.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the housing structure includes a support frame for connecting to a suspension component of the garment processing equipment. The suspension component suspends the second and / or third cylinders of the garment processing equipment. The support frame is integrally formed with the housing. This eliminates the need for a direct connection between the support frame and the housing, thereby improving the structural strength of the housing and ensuring its stability during cylinder operation.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the housing includes a first side plate and a second side plate disposed opposite to each other, and the support frame is integrally formed on both the first side plate and the second side plate. Thus, the two support frames can improve the support effect on the suspension components.

[0017] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a garment processing apparatus is provided, including the housing structure described above.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the garment processing device includes a first drum body, which is integrally formed with a second water inlet pipe. The garment processing equipment further includes a second drum, which is integrally formed with the drum connecting pipe of the third water inlet pipe, and / or, The garment processing equipment also includes a third cylinder, which is integrally formed with the cylinder connecting pipe of the fourth water inlet pipe. This eliminates the need for connections between the first, second, and third cylinders and their corresponding cylinder connecting pipes, ensuring their respective sealing performance.

[0019] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the garment processing equipment provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the garment processing device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5 This is another front view schematic diagram of the garment processing device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Box body, 11-First side plate, 12-Second side plate, 13-Mounting part, 14-Bottom plate, 2-Water pipe, 21-First water inlet pipe, 211-First pipe section, 212-Second pipe section, 22-Second water inlet pipe, 23-Third water inlet pipe, 24-Fourth water inlet pipe, 3-Water inlet valve, 4-Feeding box, 5-First cylinder, 6-Second cylinder, 7-Third cylinder, 8-Support frame, 9-Suspension component, 10-Cylinder connecting pipe, 20-Feeding box connecting pipe, 201-Rising pipe, 202-Extension pipe, 203-Horizontal pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0023] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up and down, front and back, and left and right" are used based on Figure 1 The XYZ coordinate system is defined as follows: specifically, the X direction represents the front-to-back direction, the Y direction represents the left-to-right direction, and the Z direction represents the up-down direction. The direction indicated by the arrow is up, and the opposite direction is down. Additionally, the up-down direction can also refer to the gravity direction of the box structure or the clothing handling equipment. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component. The terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Furthermore, in the following description, when referring to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements, which will not be elaborated upon in this disclosure.

[0024] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, a box structure is provided, with reference to... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the box structure includes a box 1 and a water pipe 2 disposed inside the box 1, at least a portion of the water pipe 2 being integrally formed with the box 1.

[0025] Through the above technical solution, in the box structure provided in this disclosure, by integrally forming at least a portion of the water pipe 2 with the box 1, the connection between this portion of the water pipe 2 integrally formed with the box 1 and the box 1 can be eliminated. Compared with connecting this portion of the water pipe 2 to the box 1 through a fixed structure, the above arrangement eliminates the need for setting up the fixed structure and the step of arranging a gap between this portion of the water pipe 2 and the box 1. As a result, the arrangement space inside the box 1 can be optimized. Given a fixed arrangement space inside the box 1, the above arrangement is beneficial for providing more arrangement space for the cylinder, thereby increasing the volume of the cylinder.

[0026] It should be noted that since at least a portion of the water pipe 2 is integrally formed with the housing 1, the gap between this portion of the water pipe 2 and the housing 1 is zero. This allows for more space to be provided for the arrangement of the cylinder. Similarly, the above arrangement eliminates the need for a fixing structure, as fixing structures require some space within the housing 1. Therefore, the above arrangement also allows for more space to be provided for the arrangement of the cylinder. Furthermore, the cylinder referred to here may refer to the first cylinder 5 and / or the second cylinder 6 and / or the third cylinder 7 described below; this disclosure does not limit this.

[0027] In some embodiments, both the housing 1 and the water pipe 2 can be made of metal, so that the housing 1 and at least a portion of the water pipe 2 can be integrally formed by die casting. Of course, in other embodiments, both the housing 1 and the water pipe 2 can be made of non-metallic materials, so that the housing 1 and at least a portion of the water pipe 2 can be integrally formed by injection molding. This disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0028] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the water pipe 2 may include a first water inlet pipe 21, which connects the water inlet valve 3 and the feeding box 4 of the garment processing equipment. Since the water inlet valve 3 is connected to an external water source, the first water inlet pipe 21 can introduce water from the external water source into the feeding box 4, allowing the washing liquid in the feeding box 4 to mix with the water. The first water inlet pipe 21 can be integrally formed with the housing 1. This eliminates the need for connecting the first water inlet pipe 21 to the housing 1. Furthermore, since the first water inlet pipe 21 connects the water inlet valve 3 and the feeding box 4, i.e., the first water inlet pipe 21 is located upstream of the garment processing equipment's cylinder, the integral forming of the first water inlet pipe 21 with the housing 1 is easier to achieve.

[0029] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the housing 1 may include a first side plate 11 and a second side plate 12 disposed opposite to each other. The housing 1 also includes a mounting part 13 for installing a water inlet valve 3. The first side plate 11 is positioned closer to the mounting part 13 than the second side plate 12. The first water inlet pipe 21 can be integrally formed with the first side plate 11. Therefore, on the one hand, it facilitates the connection between the first water inlet pipe 21 and the water inlet valve 3. On the other hand, compared to integrally forming the first water inlet pipe 21 with the second side plate 12, the above arrangement can shorten the length of the first water inlet pipe 21, which is beneficial for water flow and reduces the space occupied by the first water inlet pipe 21.

[0030] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 4As shown, the first water inlet pipe 21 includes a first pipe section 211 and a second pipe section 212. The first pipe section 211 extends along the front-rear direction of the housing 1 and is used to communicate with the water inlet valve 3. Here, since the water outlet direction of the water inlet valve 3 is usually in the front-rear direction, the above arrangement facilitates the communication between the first pipe section 211 and the water inlet valve 3 and facilitates the flow of water through the first pipe section 211. The second pipe section 212 extends along the vertical direction of the housing 1 and is used to communicate with the feeding box 4. Thus, when the feeding box 4 is located at the bottom of the housing 1, the vertical extension of the second pipe section 212 facilitates its connection between the feeding box 4 and the first pipe section 211. In some embodiments, the first pipe section 211 can be arranged horizontally and the second pipe section 212 can be arranged vertically; this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0031] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the water pipe 2 may include a second water inlet pipe 22 and a third water inlet pipe 23. The second water inlet pipe 22 connects the feeding box 4 and the first cylinder 5 of the garment processing device, and the third water inlet pipe 23 connects the feeding box 4 and the second cylinder 6 of the garment processing device. Thus, water can be introduced into the first cylinder 5 and the second cylinder 6 respectively using the second water inlet pipe 22 and the third water inlet pipe 23. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second water inlet pipe 22 may be integrally formed with the housing 1, thereby further optimizing the arrangement space within the housing 1. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the third water inlet pipe 23 may be integrally formed with the housing 1, thereby further optimizing the arrangement space within the housing 1. In this case, the garment processing device can be constructed as a dual-cylinder garment processing device.

[0032] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the water pipe 2 may further include a fourth water inlet pipe 24, which connects the feeding box 4 and the third cylinder 7 of the garment processing equipment. This allows water to enter the third cylinder 7 via the fourth water inlet pipe 24. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the third water inlet pipe 23 can be integrally formed with the housing 1, further optimizing the layout space within the housing 1. In this case, the garment processing equipment can be configured as a three-cylinder garment processing equipment.

[0033] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the second water inlet pipe 22, the third water inlet pipe 23, and the fourth water inlet pipe 24 can each include a cylinder connecting pipe 10 and a material box connecting pipe 20, wherein the material box connecting pipe 20 can be integrally formed with the box body 1. Since the material box connecting pipe 20 is used to communicate with the feeding box 4 and is located away from the corresponding first cylinder 5, second cylinder 6, or third cylinder 7, this facilitates the integral forming of the material box connecting pipe 20 with the box body 1.

[0034] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the material box connecting pipe 20 may include a riser 201, and the box body 1 includes a first side plate 11 and a second side plate 12 arranged opposite to each other. The risers 201 of the second water inlet pipe 22 and the fourth water inlet pipe 24 are integrally formed with the first side plate 11, and the riser 201 of the third water inlet pipe 23 is integrally formed with the second side plate 12. In this way, the rational arrangement of each riser 201 can be achieved.

[0035] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the material box connecting pipes 20 of the third water inlet pipe 23 and the fourth water inlet pipe 24 can each include an extension pipe 202. The extension pipe 202 extends in the front-to-back direction and connects between the riser pipe 201 and the cylinder connecting pipe 10. The extension pipe 202 is integrally formed with the first side plate 11 or the second side plate 12 on the same side. In this way, the extension pipe 202 can achieve water inlet from the rear side of the second cylinder 6 or the third cylinder 7 while being integrally formed with the corresponding first side plate 11 or second side plate 12.

[0036] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the feed box connecting pipe 20 of the third water inlet pipe 23 may include a horizontal pipe 203. The horizontal pipe 203 extends along the left and right direction of the box body 1 and is used to communicate with the feed box 4. The box body 1 includes a bottom plate 14, and the horizontal pipe 203 is integrally formed with the bottom plate 14. Here, since the second cylinder 6 is relatively far away from the feed box 4, it is necessary to set up a horizontal pipe 203 to lead water to the riser pipe 201. The connection between the horizontal pipe 203 and the bottom plate 14 can also optimize the layout space of the box body 1.

[0037] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 5 As shown, the housing structure includes a support frame 8, which is connected to a suspension component 9 of the garment processing equipment. The suspension component 9 is used to suspend the second cylinder 6 and / or the third cylinder 7 of the garment processing equipment. The support frame 8 is integrally formed with the housing 1. In this way, by using the integral arrangement of the support frame 8 and the housing 1, the connection between the support frame 8 and the housing 1 can be eliminated, thereby improving the structural strength of the housing 1 and ensuring the stability of the housing 1 when the cylinders are working.

[0038] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 5 As shown, the housing 1 includes a first side plate 11 and a second side plate 12 arranged opposite to each other, and a support frame 8 is integrally formed on both the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12. In this way, the two support frames 8 can improve the support effect on the suspension member 9.

[0039] In some embodiments, the support frame 8 may include a horizontal plate and a vertical plate, the horizontal plate may extend out of the first side plate 11 or the second side plate 12 and be connected to the suspension member 9, which is not limited in this disclosure.

[0040] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the water pipe 2 may further include a drain pipe, wherein at least a portion of the drain pipe may be integrally formed with the housing 1. For example, the drain pipe may be integrally formed with the bottom plate 14 of the housing 1. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0041] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a garment processing apparatus is provided, including the housing structure described above. This garment processing apparatus incorporates all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned housing structure, which will not be elaborated upon herein. In some embodiments, the garment processing apparatus may be configured as a dual-tube or triple-tube garment processing apparatus, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0042] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 3 As shown, the garment processing equipment includes a first cylinder 5, which can be integrally formed with the cylinder connecting pipe 10 of the second water inlet pipe 22. In this way, the connection between the first cylinder 5 and the cylinder connecting pipe 10 can be eliminated, ensuring the sealing performance of the first cylinder 5.

[0043] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 3 As shown, the garment processing equipment also includes a second cylinder 6, which is integrally formed with the cylinder connecting pipe 10 of the third water inlet pipe 23. This eliminates the need for a direct connection between the second cylinder 6 and the cylinder connecting pipe 10, ensuring the sealing performance of the second cylinder 6.

[0044] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 3 As shown, the garment processing equipment also includes a third cylinder 7, which is integrally formed with the cylinder connecting pipe 10 of the fourth water inlet pipe 24. This eliminates the need for a connection between the third cylinder 7 and the cylinder connecting pipe 10, ensuring the sealing performance of the third cylinder 7.

[0045] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0046] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0047] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A box structure, characterized in that, The device includes a housing and a water pipe disposed within the housing, at least a portion of which is integrally formed with the housing; the water pipe includes a first inlet pipe, which is integrally formed with the housing; the housing includes a first side plate and a second side plate disposed opposite to each other, and the first inlet pipe is integrally formed with the first side plate.

2. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first water inlet pipe is used to connect the water inlet valve and the feeding box of the clothing processing equipment.

3. The box structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing also includes a mounting section for installing a water inlet valve, and the first side plate is positioned closer to the mounting section than the second side plate.

4. The box structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first water inlet pipe includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section. The first pipe section extends along the front-rear direction of the box and is used to communicate with the water inlet valve. The second pipe section extends along the vertical direction of the box and is used to communicate with the feeding box.

5. The box structure according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The water pipe includes a second inlet pipe and a third inlet pipe. The second inlet pipe connects the feeding box and the first cylinder of the garment processing equipment, and the third inlet pipe connects the feeding box and the second cylinder of the garment processing equipment. At least a portion of the second water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the housing, and / or at least a portion of the third water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the housing.

6. The box structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water pipe also includes a fourth water inlet pipe, which is used to connect the feeding box of the clothing processing equipment and the third cylinder. At least part of the third water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the box body.

7. The box structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second, third, and fourth water inlet pipes each include a cylinder connecting pipe and a material box connecting pipe, wherein the material box connecting pipe is integrally formed with the box body.

8. The box structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material box connecting pipe includes a riser, the box body includes a first side plate and a second side plate arranged opposite to each other, the risers of the second water inlet pipe and the fourth water inlet pipe are integrally formed with the first side plate, and the riser of the third water inlet pipe is integrally formed with the second side plate.

9. The box structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The material box connecting pipes of the third water inlet pipe and the fourth water inlet pipe both include extension pipes. The extension pipes extend in the front-back direction and connect between the riser pipe and the cylinder connecting pipe. The extension pipes are integrally formed with the first side plate or the second side plate on the same side.

10. The box structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The third water inlet pipe includes a horizontal pipe for connecting to the feed box. The horizontal pipe extends along the left and right direction of the box and is used to communicate with the feed box. The box includes a bottom plate, and the horizontal pipe is integrally formed with the bottom plate.

11. The box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing structure includes a support frame for connecting to the hanging component of the clothing processing equipment. The hanging component is used to suspend the second and / or third cylinder of the clothing processing equipment. The support frame is integrally formed with the housing.

12. The box structure according to claim 11, characterized in that, The housing includes a first side plate and a second side plate arranged opposite to each other, and the support frame is integrally formed on both the first side plate and the second side plate.

13. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the box structure described in any one of claims 1-12.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a first drum body, which is integrally formed with the drum body connecting pipe of the second water inlet pipe. The garment processing equipment further includes a second drum, which is integrally formed with the drum connecting pipe of the third water inlet pipe, and / or, The garment processing equipment also includes a third cylinder, which is integrally formed with the cylinder connecting pipe of the fourth water inlet pipe.

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